The All Blacks starting front row against Italy test destroyed a so called “legend” as Woodcock demolished Castrogiovanni. As an old Tighthead prop, of 20 years experience, to me it was obvious.The Italian Tighthead, and at times the Hooker, were being forced up by the pressure Woodcock was applying to Castrogiovanni. Woodcock poped and bent him at least 6-7 times.Woodcock appeared to have more strength and greater technique.
It has taken Woodcock a while to come back from injury. Once again he is the best Loosehead in world rugby. Look out Wales!!

That was probably true of the last 20 minutes, mainly because England brought on its 130 kilogram New Zealand born prop to bolster its flagging pack. However, the first 60 minutes really was a dominant scrum performance. But I agree, that such dominance has been rare, albeit in the past 10 to 12, but not 20 years.